EPA error delaying river cleanup plans
Changes by EPA mean plans to limit phosphorus discharges into the Spokane River will take at least another year, state and federal officials announced today. The Spokesman Review reports.
Water Quality
Harvard Road Clean-up Update
Clean-up of toxic metals sediment at Harvard Road is going well. Re-opening of the site could occur as soon as Monday, September 15.
EPA to States: Treat Pollution in Spokane River as a bi-state river
The Sierra Club and Center for Justice’s long held views regarding phosphorus loading in the Spokane River are now being upheld by EPA. Their news release summarizes what has occurred and provides links to additional information.
EPA says it erred figuring Idaho phosphorus limits
EPA has changed course in calculating Idaho’s allowable contribution of phosphorus to the Spokane River. The Spokesman Review reports.
Contaminated Sediment Clean-up at Harvard Road Underway
Clean up of toxic metals in the shoreline sediments on the north side of the Spokane River at Harvard Road began Tuesday, August 19.
Post Falls Mayor Objects to Lake Management Plan
Post Falls mayor Clay Larking sends e-mail objecting to the Spokane River not being included in the Lake Managment Plan.
Dirty Martinis for Clean Water
Center for Justice. Live and silent auction. 6:30 PM Saranac Art Project 25 W Main Ave, Spokane.
Cleanup of toxic metals begins for Harvard Road site on Spokane River
Clean up of toxic metals in the shoreline sediments on the north side of the Spokane River at Harvard Road is beginning Tuesday, August 19.
Determining sources of pollution in the pipeline
The Washington Department of Ecology Urban Waters Initiative is investigating storm drains that spill into the Spokane River to find sources of PCBs, PBDEs and other toxins infiltrating the river system.
Avista starts dredging river behind Monroe dam
Avista Corp. is using heavy equipment to scoop rocks and gravel from behind the Monroe Street Dam in downtown Spokane. But the action is drawing fire from the Sierra Club, who says the work may be stirring up PCBs, heavy metals and other toxic materials deposited behind the dam.